A visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the top of the North Island – Cape Reinga. Uncover the wild beauty of this vast and untouched region that is rich in Maori culture and tradition.
This Scenic Bus Tour will take you on a journey from Paihia, Bay of Islands up to Cape Reinga, where according to Maori legend, this is the place where spirits depart on their journey to the homeland - Hawaiki. On your way, visit the ancient Puketi Kauri forest, with a 20 minute boardwalk past 1,000 year old Kauri trees and native bush. Stop for morning tea (own expense) then later, enjoy a BBQ lunch (which can be purchased via the option to the right) or simply bring your own food. On arrival at Cape Reinga, stand on the windswept tip of New Zealand and watch the Pacific Ocean collide with the Tasman Sea.
Then take the opportunity to try sandboarding down the massive sand dunes on boogie boards at Te Paki Stream – try it if you dare! A fun experience that is available to all passengers. Your journey along the vast and empty Ninety Mile Beach will provide striking contrasts to the busy and populated east coast. Feel the sand between your toes as you help your driver guide dig for shellfish (conditions permitting) on Ninety Mile Beach.
This is an action packed day with opportunities to take photos or simply sit back and enjoy this unique part of New Zealand.
This package includes:
Sandboarding down giant sand dunes
Cape Reinga lighthouse
Puketi kauri forest
Historic commmentary and Maori legends
Ninety mile beach•Exclusive BBQ lunch
Locations
Available Dates
Departs from Paihia Bay of Islands
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Quantity:
Available Options:Add 1 Child $86 Add 2 Children $172
Only $152.00
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Additional Info
Please note extra cash must be brought to purchase morning tea & lunch on the day, or else you can bring your own food.
Duration
Departs at approximately 7:00am from Paihia or 7:50am from Russell (dependant on your pickup location). Please allow a full day for this tour
Dress Code
Please bring a Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, walking shoes, camera and a change of clothes for sandboarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where does this tour depart from? A. It departs from Paihia and returns to Paihia. We depart early morning at around 7.00am and returns at about 6.00pm. We do have pick ups available on request from Keri Keri. Please mention this would be wanted at the time of booking
Q. Does this include any lunch options? A. No it doesn't but we do stop for morning tea (own expense) then later, enjoy a Buffet lunch at Houhora for $23.00.
Q. What can we do up there at the Northern Most point of New Zealand? A. You can plant a Tree! Staying with the theme of New Zealand being known as the cleanest and greenest country in the world; you are able to plant a tree. If this is something that interestes you please let us know at the time of booking and we will organise with the driver
Q. Can I take my camera? A. Absolutely! We recommend bringing a camera because there are a lot of places we stop; and have meaning to the culture and history of New Zealand.
Q. Can I organise a pick up from my accommodation? A. We do have availability for pick up from some Paihia accommodation so please let us know where you are staying and we can request a pick up for you.
Q. Can I come from Russell? A. Please catch the 7.00am passenger ferry to Paihia (complimentary on this tour). Please advise this at time of booking
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